Heartleaf philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
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How to care
Philodendron hederaceum, commonly known as the heartleaf philodendron, is a popular houseplant due to its attractive heart-shaped leaves and easy care requirements. It thrives in indirect light and can tolerate low light conditions, making it suitable for various indoor environments. This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be kept in a pot with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Propagation
Cutting
Layering
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Leaves
- Evergreen
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Philodendron scandens
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Philodendron